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U.S. Soldiers competing in the Region II Best Warrior Competition test their fitness and essential Soldier skills during various events at Fort Indiantown Gap and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, May 5-9, 2025. These competing Soldiers come from the Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia National Guards. (U.S. Army National Guard video by Maj. Travis Mueller and Sgt. 1st Class Shane Smith) Non-copyrighted music: "Bugs" by All Good Folks from Uppbeat Music. https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/bugs. License code: HYRK1IFFRSDFF8RZ.

Region II Best Warrior 2025 highlights
Members of the D.C. Air National Guard’s 113th Wing Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) conduct HVAC diagnostics and repair, LED lighting installation, plumbing fixture placement, and electrical rewiring at the Capital Guardian Youth ChalleNGe Academy (CGYCA), in Laurel, MD, on April 12, 2025. The hands-on April 7-19 project not only offered vital Administrative Building upgrades, but also skills development. Civil engineers maintain the infrastructure for military operations ensuring they’re functional, relevant, efficient, and resilient in various operational environments.

D.C. Air National Guard Civil Engineers Bolster Readiness Through Community Engagement at Capital Guardian Youth ChalleNGe Academy
On May 3, we celebrate the 223rd Birthday of the District of Columbia National Guard. This drill weekend serves as a reminder of a tradition that links us to D.C. Militia members who wore the uniform before us—heritage rooted in courage, discipline, loyalty, perseverance, respect, trust, and adaptability. Like the early patriots of 1802 who raised their hand to volunteer, we are comprised of 2,400 Soldiers and Airmen who answer a call to Army and Air combat readiness, homeland defense, partnership building, and community response.

D.C. National Guard 223rd Birthday Message
Michael Soroka, a pitcher with the Washington Nationals, sits in the cockpit of a 113th Wing F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft at Joint Base Andrews, Md., April 23, 2025. Soroka was one of three players who visited Andrews to connect with service members and their families.

Washington Nationals hit a home run with service members and families
Maj. Gen. John C. Andonie, Commanding General (Interim) of the District of Columbia National Guard, joins D.C. ESGR (Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve) Chair Kelvin Hart, and local law enforcement representatives during the “Beyond the Badge” luncheon at the D.C. Armory, on April 15, 2025. Hosted by the D.C. ESGR and the D.C. National Guard, the event recognized employers and agencies that support service members within the law enforcement community. ESGR, a Department of Defense office, was established in 1972 to promote cooperation and understanding between Reserve Component Service members and their civilian employers and to assist in the resolution of conflicts arising from an employee's military commitment.

D.C. ESGR Honors Law Enforcement Partners Supporting Guard Members
A 113th Wing Civil Engineer Squadron member secures protective equipment before handling hazardous equipment at Joint Base Andrews, Md., March 25,2025. The squadron has achieved over 1,114 accident-free days through strict adherence to safety protocols.

1,114-Day Safety Mark: 113th Wing CES Achieves Major Safety Milestone
Members of the DC National Guard Counterdrug Program, D.C. Army National Guard Aviation Command, and other sections participate in a strategic briefing at Metropolitan Police Department Headquarters, in Washington, DC, on March 25, 2025. They discussed the impacts and evolution of the Counterdrug Program, focusing on strengthening partnerships and enhancing community-based drug prevention initiatives.

Maj. Gen. Andonie Reviews Achievements of DC National Guard's Counterdrug Program with Metropolitan Police
Senior Airman Trina Quirindongo, a production recruiter for the 113th Wing, D.C. Air National Guard, is crowned Ms. District of Columbia during the Ms. District of Columbia pageantry at the Dogwood Event Venue in Washington, D.C., February 22, 2025. Quirindongo uses her platform to promote resilience, leadership, and service—values that align with her National Guard career and community outreach efforts.

Ms. District of Columbia Balances National Guard Service and Pageantry
Maj. Gen. John C. Andonie, Commanding General (Interim) of the D.C. National Guard, joins senior leaders of the District of Columbia Army National Guard, and 113th Wing D.C. Air National Guard for a Sexual Assault Awareness Month Proclamation Signing Ceremony at the D.C. Armory, on April 2, 2025. Sexual assault and sexual harassment erode the fabric the National Guard, breaking the sacred trust of our Nation, Service Members, Civilians, and their families. The National Guard continues to take bold actions on victim care, support, accountability, prevention, and climate and culture, so that we can eradicate sexual assault and sexual harassment once and for all.

2025 Sexual Assault Awareness Month Proclamation Signing Ceremony
Members of the New York National Guard in-process during Joint Reception, Staging, Onward Movement, and Integration as part of Joint Task Force-District of Columbia (JTF-DC) at the D.C. Armory, Washington D.C., Jan. 18, 2025. Approximately 8,000 National Guard service members from approximately 40 states and territories comprise JTF-DC to support the 60th Presidential Inauguration, continuing a legacy that began in 1789 when their predecessors escorted George Washington to the first inauguration. At the request of civil authorities, these National Guard service members provide critical support such as crowd management, traffic control points, CBRN response, civil disturbance response, and sustainment operations. Their expertise and seamless collaboration with interagency partners help ensure a safe and peaceful transition of power during this historic event.

DC National Guard Fields New Technology to Transform Soldier Processing for 60th Presidential Inauguration, Future JRSOI Operations
The District of Columbia National Guard’s Maj. Gen. John C. Andonie, Commanding General (Interim), swore in U.S. Army Master Sergeant Armando Leon as Assistant Inspector General during a ceremony on March 9, following his completion of the U.S. Army Inspector General School. Leon is the first Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) to join the office, reflecting recent force structure reforms and a renewed command focus on readiness and care for Soldiers and Airmen.

U.S. Army Master Sergeant Armando Leon Sworn In as Assistant Inspector General
Recruits of the District of Columbia National Guard Recruit Sustainment Program (RSP) participated in a confidence-conditioning obstacle course at Fort Belvoir, Virginia on March 8, 2025. The Resilience Obstacle Course is designed to build soldiers confidence as they challenge themselves physically, mentally and as a team.

DC National Guard Recruits Take on Confidence-Conditioning Obstacle Course
U.S. Army Sgt. Dallas Davis, survey team member within the District of Columbia National Guard’s 33rd Weapons of Mass Destruction-Civil Support Team (WMD-CST), stands for a photograph at a D.C. Fire and Engine Station, on Jan. 19, 2025 . Teams train and are strategically positioned to respond effectively with partners to include D.C. Fire, U.S. Secret Service, U.S. Capitol Police, and CBRNE Enhanced Response Force Packages (CERFP) units during missions.

Soldier's Path to Strategic Deterrence in the 33rd WMD-CST
Command Sgt. Maj. Ronald L. Smith Jr., Command SEL for the D.C. National Guard, and members of the Recruitment and Retention Battalion participate in mentorship activities during the acclimation phase at the Capital Guardian Youth ChalleNGe Academy, in Laurel, Md., on Jan. 13, 2025. The engagement supports the core components of the life intervention, dropout reintegration, and General Education Development (GED) preparatory program.

D.C. National Guard RRB Partners with Capital Guardian Youth ChalleNGe Academy to Support Local Youth
U.S. Army Spc. Ruth Arias, a military police officer with the 273rd Military Police Company, D.C. National Guard, was recognized by SEA John T. Raines III, Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chief, National Guard Bureau, for utilizing Army Combat Lifesaver Course training during a vehicle accident near Annapolis, Md, on Jan. 27, 2025. Together with a bystander, she removed an injured teen from a vehicle, whose injuries included severe bleeding and chest pain, and provided critical aid until emergency responders arrived.

D.C. National Guardsman Credits Military Training for Saving Teen in Fiery Crash
Ms. Rukayat Edu, Joint Force Headquarters - DCNG Victim Advocate, and Mr. Shone Webb, 113th Wing DCARNG Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC) stand for a photo at the D.C. Armory, in Washington, D.C., on Feb. 14, 2025. Mr. Webb brings over 19 years of experience in victim services, including time within the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to the role. Whereas Ms. Edu spent multiple years as a victim advocate for the homeless and youth within Prince George’s County’s nonprofit sector. She also served as the 113thWing Volunteer Victim Advocate. Recently, the SAPR Program added both personnel to underscore the office’s critical role within the organization.

D.C. National Guard SAPR Program Expands
Soldiers assigned to the District of Columbia Army National Guard's Det 1 A Co 1/224th S&S hold a deployment ceremony attended by senior leaders, family and friends at Davison Army Airfield, Va., on Oct. 10, 2023. Under the direction of U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) and Joint Task Force North, Guardsmen were assigned to work closely with Border Patrol agents and Customs and Border Protection’s Air and Marine Operations officers.

D.C. Army National Guard Soldiers Return from Yearlong Southwest Border Mission
U.S. Army SFC Richard Hughes, Senior Enlisted Leader for the D.C. Army National Guard's (DCARNG) Medical Detachment, recently completed U.S. Air Force Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy (SNCOA) at Maxwell AFB-Gunter Annex in Montgomery Alabama.

Fostering Joint Force Integration: D.C. National Guard Soldier Completes AF Senior NCO Academy
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Belita Lynum, a civil operator with the Drug Demand Reduction Outreach (DDRO) team, speaks with a Prevention Technology Transfer Center (PTTC) representative during the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) 21st Prevention Day, Feb. 3, 2025, at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in Oxon Hill, Md. This year’s theme, "Telling the Prevention Story," highlighted the vital importance of empowering youth voices in the conversation around substance use prevention. The event highlighted how engaging youth in policy discussions and initiatives can strengthen prevention efforts.

D.C. National Guard Counterdrug Attends SAMHSA Conference to Explore the Successes of Prevention and Inspiring Action
U.S. Army National Guard Maj. Gen. John C. Andonie, District of Columbia National Guard’s Commanding General (Interim), elaborates on the National Guard's involvement in supporting the 60th Presidential Inauguration. More than 7,400 National Guard service members from 48 states, territories, and the District of Columbia comprise Joint Task Force-District of Columbia to support the 60th Presidential Inauguration, continuing a legacy that began in 1789 when their predecessors escorted George Washington to the first inauguration. At the request of civil authorities, these National Guard service members provide critical support such as crowd management, traffic control points, CBRN response, civil disturbance response and sustainment operations. Their expertise and seamless collaboration with interagency partners help ensure a safe and peaceful transition of power during this historic event. (U.S. Army National Guard video by Sgt. 1st Class Brandon Ames)

The National Guard's Support to the 60th Presidential Inauguration - Summary Video
Sgt. Maj. Khalia Jackson, Operations Sergeant Major, 74th Troop Command Transportation Company, works along side Col. R. Brian Deaton, Chief of Staff for the District of Columbia National Guard in Washington, D.C. during 60th Presidential Inauguration on Jan 19, 2025. Approximately 8,000 National Guard service members from approximately 40 states and territories comprise JTF-DC to support the 60th Presidential Inauguration, continuing a legacy that began in 1789 when their predecessors escorted George Washington to the first inauguration. At the request of civil authorities, these National Guard service members provide critical support such as crowd management, traffic control points, CBRN response, civil disturbance response and sustainment operations. Their expertise and seamless collaboration with interagency partners help ensure a safe and peaceful transition of power during this historic event.

From Specialist to Sergeant Major: A National Guard Career Through Presidential Inaugurations
Members of the District of Columbia National Guard, attached to Joint Task Force-District of Columbia (JTF-DC), provide communication support during the 60th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, D.C., Jan. 20, 2025. Approximately 8,000 National Guard service members from approximately 40 states, territories, and the District of Columbia comprise JTF-DC to support the 60th Presidential Inauguration, continuing a legacy that began in 1789 when their predecessors escorted George Washington to the first inauguration. At the request of civil authorities, these National Guard service members provide critical support such as crowd management, traffic control points, CBRN response, civil disturbance response, and sustainment operations. Their expertise and seamless collaboration with interagency partners help ensure a safe and peaceful transition of power during this historic event.

National Guard provides communication support for 60th Presidential Inauguration
U.S. Army Sgt. Anthony Jauregui, 244th Aviation Regiment, 90th Troop Command, Oklahoma Army National Guard, provides security during the presidential motorcade while assigned with Joint Task Force-District of Columbia (JTF-DC) in support of the 60th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, D.C., Jan. 20, 2025, as a member of Joint Task Force-District of Columbia (JTF-DC) in support of the 60th Presidential Inauguration in Washington D.C., Jan. 19, 2025. Approximately 8,000 National Guard service members from approximately 40 states and territories comprise JTF-DC to support the 60th Presidential Inauguration, continuing a legacy that began in 1789 when their predecessors escorted George Washington to the first inauguration. At the request of civil authorities, these National Guard service members provide critical support such as crowd management, traffic control points, CBRN response, civil disturbance response and sustainment operations. Their expertise and seamless collaboration with interagency partners help ensure a safe and peaceful transition of power during this historic event.

The National Guard Wraps Up Inauguration Support
U.S. Army Maj. Edward Lartey, 74th Troop Command chaplain, prepares to provide religious support at the D.C. Armory in Washington, D.C., as part of Joint Task Force-District of Columbia (JTF-DC) operations leading up to support of the 60th Presidential Inauguration, Jan. 15, 2025. Approximately 8,000 National Guard service members from 40 states and territories comprise JTF-DC to support the 60th Presidential Inauguration, continuing a legacy that began in 1789 when their predecessors escorted George Washington to the first inauguration. At the request of civil authorities, these National Guard service members provide critical support such as crowd management, traffic control points, CBRN response, civil disturbance response, and sustainment operations. Their expertise and seamless collaboration with interagency partners help ensure a safe and peaceful transition of power during this historic event.

Religious Support Team Offer Morale and Care for Service Members Leading Up to the 60th Presidential Inauguration
Renee Bangora (left), State Family Program Director, and Nicolette Stout, State Family Program Specialist, at the D.C. Armory in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 15, 2025. Soldiers from the Joint Task Force District of Columbia are deployed in support of the 60th Presidential Inauguration. Approximately 8,000 National Guard service members from approximately 40 states and territories comprise JTF-DC to support the 60th Presidential Inauguration, continuing a legacy that began in 1789 when their predecessors escorted George Washington to the first inauguration. At the request of civil authorities, these National Guard service members provide critical support such as crowd management, traffic control points, CBRN response, civil disturbance response, and sustainment operations. Their expertise and seamless collaboration with interagency partners help ensure a safe and peaceful transition of power during this historic event.

Family Readiness: A Key Support System for Service Members During the 60th Presidential Inauguration
U.S. Army Pfc. LaQuease Roseboro, 372nd Military Police Battalion, and Spc. Kimahri Roseboro, 547th Transportation Company, District of Columbia National Guard, are assigned to Joint Task Force-District of Columbia (JTF-DC) in support of the 60th Presidential Inauguration, D.C. Armory, Washington, D.C., Jan. 16, 2025. Approximately 8,000 National Guard service members from approximately 40 states and territories comprise JTF-DC to support the 60th Presidential Inauguration, continuing a legacy that began in 1789 when their predecessors escorted George Washington to the first inauguration. At the request of civil authorities, these National Guard service members provide critical support such as crowd management, traffic control points, CBRN response, civil disturbance response and sustainment operations. Their expertise and seamless collaboration with interagency partners help ensure a safe and peaceful transition of power during this historic event.

Like Daughter, Like Mother - Unexpected Soldier Duo Take to the Nation’s Capital to Support 60th Presidential Inauguration
Soldiers from the District of Columbia National Guard provide escort support to state governors during the state funeral for the 39th President of the United States, Jimmy Carter, in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 9, 2024. The D.C. National Guard continues its unique role in national events as the only Guard element under direct presidential authority since its establishment in 1802.

D.C. National Guard Supports State Funeral of Former President Jimmy Carter
Chief J. Thomas Manger, Chief of the United States Capitol Police deputized approximately 500 soldiers from the Maryland National Guard, Pennsylvania National Guard, and District of Columbia National Guard at the D.C. Armory, Washington D.C, January 6, 2025. The service members were supporting civil authorities and the Counting and Certification of Electoral Votes, which has been designated as a National Special Security Event. (U.S. Army National Guard Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Brandon Ames)

DC, Maryland, Pennsylvania Guard Support Election Certification and public safety mission
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Region II Best Warrior 2025 highlights
May 10, 2025 - U.S. Soldiers competing in the Region II Best Warrior Competition test their fitness and essential Soldier skills during various events at Fort Indiantown Gap and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, May 5-9, 2025. These competing...
D.C. Air National Guard Civil Engineers Bolster Readiness Through Community Engagement at Capital Guardian Youth ChalleNGe Academy
Members of the D.C. Air National Guard’s 113th Wing Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) conduct HVAC diagnostics and repair, LED lighting installation, plumbing fixture placement, and electrical rewiring at the Capital Guardian Youth ChalleNGe Academy (CGYCA), in Laurel, MD, on April 12, 2025. The hands-on April 7-19 project not only offered vital Administrative Building upgrades, but also skills development. Civil engineers maintain the infrastructure for military operations ensuring they’re functional, relevant, efficient, and resilient in various operational environments. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Arthur M. Wright)
May 8, 2025 - he D.C. Air National Guard’s 113th Wing Civil Engineer Squadron showcased their penchant for efficiency and community-building at the Capital Guardian Youth ChalleNGe Academy (CGYCA). The hands-on project not only offered...
D.C. National Guard 223rd Birthday Message
On May 3, we celebrate the 223rd Birthday of the District of Columbia National Guard. This drill weekend serves as a reminder of a tradition that links us to D.C. Militia members who wore the uniform before us—heritage rooted in courage, discipline, loyalty, perseverance, respect, trust, and adaptability. Like the early patriots of 1802 who raised their hand to volunteer, we are comprised of 2,400 Soldiers and Airmen who answer a call to Army and Air combat readiness, homeland defense, partnership building, and community response. (U.S. Air National Guard graphic by Master Sgt. Arthur M. Wright)
May 2, 2025 - On May 3, we celebrate the 223rd Birthday of the District of Columbia National Guard. This drill weekend should serve as a reminder of a tradition that links us to D.C. Militia members who wore the uniform before us—heritage...
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Arizona National Guard’s Task Force SAFE Strengthens Border Security
U.S. Soldiers with the Arizona Army National Guard and U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents inspect a cooler of fish for illegal drugs or other contraband items at the Dennis DeConcini Port of Entry in Nogales, Arizona, April 30, 2025. The Arizona National Guard and CBP are working together under Task Force Stopping Arizona's Fentanyl Epidemic to interdict drugs at Arizona’s ports of entry.
May 13, 2025 - NOGALES, Ariz. — In an effort to disrupt the flow of illegal drugs into the United States, Arizona National Guard members with Task Force SAFE — Stopping Arizona’s Fentanyl Epidemic — support U.S. Customs and Border...
Idaho Guard Airmen Push Limits in Joint Field Training
Special Warfare Tactical Air Control Party Airmen assigned to the 124th Air Support Operations Squadron, Idaho Air National Guard, trained with Idaho Army National Guard UH-60 Black Hawks during a three-day field training exercise, including helicopter medical evacuation in Idaho City, Idaho, May 5 - 7, 2025. Members of the 124th ASOS were able to experience hands-on MEDEVAC training and integrated with joint medical personnel to replicate life-threatening scenarios, proving the skills necessary for combat environments and showing the tactical proficiency of the Air National Guard.
May 13, 2025 - IDAHO CITY, IDAHO – The sounds of rotor blades thumped overhead as the rotor wash of a UH-60 Black Hawk kicked up rocks and debris that slammed into the Airmen waiting during a simulated live medevac. Below, Tactical Air...
Pennsylvania Guard Competes in Governor’s Twenty Marksmanship Competition
A total of 103 Pennsylvania National Guard Soldiers and Airmen competed in the annual Governor's Twenty marksmanship competition May 9 to 10, 2025 at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pa. They earn the right to wear the coveted Governor’s Twenty tab on the left shoulder of the uniform, is a state-level National Guard award that is presented every year and is reflected on a service members’ official personnel record. It is recognized by both the Army and Air Force. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Zane Craig)
May 13, 2025 - FORT INDIANTOWN GAP, Pa. – More than 100 Pennsylvania National Guard Soldiers and Airmen competed in the annual Governor’s Twenty marksmanship competition here May 9-10.The event, in which 103 service members competed,...
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